Supply Chain Manager

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Supply Chain Manager based in the UK. Responsibilities include managing supply chain operations, negotiating contracts, and assessing suppliers for optimal performance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in procurement and supply chain, with strong project management and leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits, making it a great opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement and supply chain.
• Experience in quality, production, or similar environments.
• Good understanding of lifecycle phases, especially early phases.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide supply chain expertise to programme teams.
• Define and deploy supply chain methodology from bid to contract closure.
• Negotiate complex terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Assess suppliers' suitability for contracts and drive improvement.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Project management

Commercial acumen

Risk and opportunity management

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description - Supply Chain Manager (00133549)

Supply Chain Manager - 00133549

Job Title

Supply Chain Manager

Location

Location: Broad Oak/Cowes. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary

Salary: Up to £55,000 Dependent on skills and experience

Responsibilities

• Providing Supply Chain subject matter expertise to programme teams including effective early engagement, supporting high quality bid submissions and readiness for successful contract delivery post award
• Defining and deploying the methodology for supply chain within the project from bid to contract closure including end to end cost improvements by generating additional value and delivering optimised cost
• Setting the Supplier strategy to resolve complex development issues as part of concept, business capture and the readiness for contract mobilisation
• Negotiate complex terms and conditions and partnering agreements
• Assessing suitability of suppliers to achieve contract performance and identify areas where supplier development can mitigate risk or drive improvement
• Utilise market insight, external and internal best practice to drive business change

Qualifications

• Will have significant experience working across the wider procurement discipline structure
• Has previously worked within a supply chain, quality, production and/or similar environment
• Possess a good understanding of all phases of the lifecycle, especially early phases
• Good project management, product awareness, commercial acumen, financial awareness, risk and opportunity management skills
• Ample experience of leading diverse teams of professionals

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Underwater & Radar Supply Chain Teams

Both roles are part of a left-shifted approach that brings Supply Chain into the process earlier, ensuring strong commercial and sourcing input from the outset. The team plays a key role in shaping planning and bidding strategies, influencing sourcing decisions, and supporting the development of robust commercial models. This includes early involvement in supplier engagement, contract strategy, and the definition of terms and conditions, helping to drive value, manage risk, and improve outcomes across the lifecycle of each opportunity.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 20th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Location

GB-ENG-IOW-Cowes, GB-ENG-HAM-Portsmouth BroadOak